On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, August 3, 2015. In almost every divorce case, a primary concern for both spouses is the division of assets. There is good reason for this, regardless of how long the couple has been married. …
Supreme Court of Canada rules on Child Support Guidelines case
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, July 26, 2015. When a relationship that produces children comes to an end, in addition to dividing assets, child custody and support must be worked out as well. This is true whether the couple …
Finances of utmost importance in grey divorces
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, July 12, 2015. For most people, finding happiness in life is important. Accordingly, people generally go through life making decisions they believe will contribute to their happiness. These decisions can be about minor things, …
What role does technology play in today’s divorces?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, June 28, 2015. The use of portable technical devices is common for people throughout the Calgary area. Whether it is a Smartphone or a wearable device, residents rely upon these types of devices to …
Stress level lower than thought in kids whose custody is shared
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, June 21, 2015. When a relationship ends and the couple has children together they are often a priority for the parents. Making choices that are in their best interest may control the process. Because …
What factors does the Court assess in child mobility cases?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, June 14, 2015. In deciding matters of child custody, one of the Court’s main concerns is to ensure, when appropriate, that contact between the child and both parents is sustained. That being said, if …
Report on bankruptcy among seniors brings to mind importance of divorce, estate planning
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, June 4, 2015. A recent CBC News article draws attention to the financial struggles seniors in Canada may encounter after retirement. The cited statistics bring to mind the importance of estate planning but …
Looking for a non-adversarial way to end a marriage? Consider collaborative law.
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Alternative dispute resolution processes are recommended for divorcing spouses in Alberta because these processes tend to be the most cost-efficient, least adversarial way of ending a marriage or common law relationship. …
Are Alberta support payments tax deductible?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, May 23, 2015. When a written agreement or court order states that a parent is obligated to pay child support and spousal support, the law specifies that priority be given to the support for …
Can adult children in Alberta receive child support?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Federal and provincial laws establish criteria for when an adult child is eligible for child support. Specifically, the Divorce Act states that if a child who is 18 or older is …